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25.01.2022 YMCA Mini Jobs Fair - on the airwaves!! I have just been on a segment at West Bremer Radio with Shane Mallory. The upcoming event was talked about as well as a little about my general role for the region of Greater Springfield. Not forgotten was the initial statement of thanks for the program's support from Queensland State Government, via the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training.... Be sure to listen out for future coverage and let's hope for a follow up to the event itself. A connection to Shane Mallory was made when the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee joined the Greater Springfield Chambers of Commerce and met as fellow members. Today, Shane has been instrumental in allowing us an invaluable platform to present our event - thank you to him and also to West Bremer Radio for the opportunity to appear. We look forward to continuing to forge connections such as this to bolster the region. Pictured below is host, Shane Mallory behind the audio desk (no auto-cue) in sight. If this is the first you are hearing of the YMCA Mini Jobs Fair, please visit: www.springfieldrjc.org.au/ymjf-ymca-mini-jobs-fair/

25.01.2022 City builder celebrates school student’s imagination The inaugural Maha Sinnathamby Ideas and Imagination Award ---------------------------------- November 27, 2020... In a year when learning was challenged for students around the globe, students in Greater Springfield were invited to unleash their imagination and creative thinking while putting themselves in the shoes of a city builder. Maha Sinnathamby AM, Chairman of Springfield City Group, launched the Maha Sinnathamby Ideas and Imagination Award this year encouraging students from local schools to voice their ideas and dreams for the city they call home. Springfield has a population of 46,000, with one third between the ages of zero and nineteen, a truly young city. It is ideas and innovation that underpin the city’s liveability and sustainability. Listening and engaging the students is important to Maha Sinnathamby in planning and designing for the future. Access the full Springfield City Group news article online: https://bit.ly/2Jz5DFT

24.01.2022 Educate To Employ https://bit.ly/36Pf63X

23.01.2022 National Skills Week had it all... Reviews, Reports, Podcasts and Videos. See what the week produce - there is surely something for everyone!

20.01.2022 COMMUTERS ON BOARD $44M SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL STATION PARKING UPGRADE Monday, 18 September, 2020 Media Statement... Minister for Transport and Main Roads The Honourable Mark Bailey The sod has officially been turned on the Palaszczuk Government’s $44 million Springfield Central station parking upgrade, marking the start of construction on the major commuter upgrade. Member for Jordan Charis Mullen put the first shovel in the ground on the project, which will see the total number of parks at the busy commuter hub brought to 1,100 while also supporting 44 jobs during construction. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said ADCO Constructions has been contracted to deliver the new multi-storey facility located at the corner of the Centenary Highway off-ramp and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road. Ms Mullen acknowledged the efforts of Queenslanders stepping up to respond to health impacts of COVID-19, meaning construction could begin on-time. Earlier this year new local bus services were introduced, including the Spring Mountain 533 service as well as the new 527 and 528 services. The project is expected to be complete early 2022, weather permitting. For more information on this project, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au and search 'Springfield Central park ‘n’ ride, or contact the project team by emailing [email protected] or calling 3066 4338. For the full Media Statement please visit: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90786

19.01.2022 Springfield City Group - Presents: THE IMPORTANCE OF SKILLING In celebration of National Skills Week, Springfield City Group and the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee were proud to present a special webinar event on the Importance of Skilling in Nation Building.... The Federal Minister & Senator The Hon Michaelia Cash, Minister for Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business provided an opening address. Today’s post-COVID world needs leadership in skilling and training as we prepare for an uncertain future into the 2020s. A strong VET sector is critical to our economy and will help prepare Australians for the workforce opportunities of today and tomorrow. With this uncertainty, training and skilling must be flexible and apply new ways of learning. Training and skilling can set foundations for a career that adapts to new and changing economies throughout life. View the webinar video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLgUxh_HtOA

19.01.2022 NCVER Report - Traditional trade apprenticeships: experiences and outcomes The last in a series of Research Reports conducted by NCVER has been released today. Among its principal findings was this information:... "Completing a traditional trade leads to good employment outcomes. In 2019, over 90% of traditional trade apprentices were employed after completing their apprenticeship, compared with about 75% of non-completers. Completers also fared better than non-completers in staying employed with the same employer as their apprenticeship. Income earnings were also better, with the difference in median annual income approximately $19 000 in favour of completers in 2019. For many traditional trade apprentices, completing or leaving the apprenticeship was not the end of their education or training experience, with around a fifth of completers and a third of non-completers going on to further study. In 2019, almost 15% of non-completers moved on to another apprenticeship, suggesting they still saw value in pursuing an apprenticeship." To access and view the full Report, please go to: https://www.ncver.edu.au//traditional-trade-apprenticeship

18.01.2022 JOBTRAINER READY TO SIGN UP QUEENSLAND JOB SEEKERS 9th December 2020 JOINT STATEMENT... Premier and Minister for Trade The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Di Farmer Queensland job seekers are set to benefit from the new $200 million JobTrainer Fund to train people for high demand occupations. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said investing in skills was a key part of Queensland’s plan for economic recovery. The joint Federal and State Government fund provides free and low-fee training for more than 150 accredited qualifications and short courses over the next year. Minister for Training and Skills Development Di Farmer said additional priorities would be added throughout the year based on industry advice on employment opportunities, particularly in regional areas. To qualify for the JobTrainer Fund students must enrol before September 2021 and complete their training by 30 June 2022. In addition to the fund, the $2 billion JobTrainer Skills Package also includes the extended and expanded Supporting Apprentices and Trainees wage subsidy. Fee-free training will be offered for a range of training pathways up to certificate III-level, including short courses - and a maximum cap of $400 that has been set for higher level qualifications. The first JobTrainer places are now available with TAFE Queensland and CQUniversity. Private training providers that have been approved as a Skills Assure Supplier can now apply to offer training places to eligible Queenslanders. The biggest areas of demand are expected to be health, aged and disability care, manufacturing, logistics, primary industries and tourism with courses in these fields listed as follows: Health - Certificate II in Health Support Services (Health support short course) Cyber Security (Certificate IV) Aged and disability care - Certificate III in Individual Support (full qualification) Manufacturing - Certificate II in Engineering Pathways (full qualification) Tourism - Certificate II in Hospitality (Food service short course) The Minister said the JobTrainer courses currently available for Queenslanders are published at www.desbt.qld.gov.au/JobTrainer For further information visit www.myskills.gov.au/jobtrainer or www.yourcareer.gov.au or call 1300 369 935. Access the full Media Statement here: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/91123

18.01.2022 Learn a little behind why growth in demand for Health sector careers is one of the three main sectors locally - as well as nationally - with this video...

17.01.2022 UNITE & RECOVER The Department of Employment, Small Business and Training provides their weekly update of the latest assistance from the Queensland and Australian Governments. To view assistance, announcements and other resources, please select the following link to see the original DESBT email Newsletter in full: https://bit.ly/2EwvqfH

17.01.2022 Work-based education leads to better employment outcomes NCVER - Media Release A new review of existing international research reveals work-based education can lead to better employment outcomes for vocational education and training (VET) students and provide productivity gains for employers in the form of job-ready workers.... To read the full media release, visit: bit.ly/3pUbc2s NCVER is the main provider of research, statistics and data on Australia’s VET sector. To learn more about NCVER, visit: www.ncver.edu.au

16.01.2022 NOT FOR PROFIT SKILLS WORKSHOPS via Humanitix From 19 - 30 October Lendlease are offering not-for-profits and community organisations access to virtual training opportunities at no charge. Topics covered will include: Proactive media engagement, fundraising, corporate governance, cultural awareness training and much more.... To register: https://lnkd.in/gFwdMwP

16.01.2022 There is no doubt that teaching and education as a sector is in need and why it represents a significant component of occupations identified to be filled in the Greater Springfield region. This article emphasises this and the hope that those who have lost jobs in other sectors might consider application, lest we face a permanent shortage...

16.01.2022 LSAY OFFERS UNIQUE GLIMPSE INTO GENERATIONAL CHANGE NCVER - Media Statement Data from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is now available across 3 decades, offering a unique glimpse into how youth transitions in Australia have changed across a generation.... The release of data from the final interviews for the fifth group of LSAY participants, who commenced taking their surveys in 2009, marks a huge milestone for the survey program. The latest data has been used to create Life at 25: then & now; a snapshot of how study, training and work have changed for Australians aged 25 in 2019 when compared with those of the same age in 2009. It shows that significantly higher proportions of unemployed 25-year-olds are reporting a range of challenges while looking for work, including lack of suitable education or skills, poor health or low self-esteem. LSAY participants are recruited when they are 15 years old from Australian schools that take part in the OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and are contacted once a year until they are 25. More LSAY publications (https://www.lsay.edu.au/research): Life at 25: then & now is part of a range of infographics developed from recent LSAY data https://www.lsay.edu.au//search-fo/life-at-25-then-and-now 25 years of LSAY: Research from the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth highlights a selection of research using LSAY data to showcase the value of this long running program. https://www.ncver.edu.au//25-years-of-insight-into-austral Media enquiries: Helen Wildash P: +61 8 8230 8418 E: [email protected] For the full Media Statement, visit: https://bit.ly/3nS2cKg

15.01.2022 APPEARING LIVE ON RADIO!! We will appear for a short segment on West Bremer Radio on Tuesday 27th October from approximately 3:30 pm. This is the Drive Home segment by show host Shane Mallory. He is a charismatic voice talent as a local MC and a small business represented as a Member in the Greater Springfield Chambers of Commerce. ... Our organisation's Project Officer, Shannan Kingwell will introduce the YMCA Mini Jobs Fair on Tuesday 9th November and talk briefly about both the event and the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee. To listen live on the day: westbremerradio.com/how-do-i-listen/

15.01.2022 Economic boost to assist Ipswich small business NEWS ARTICLE (from ipswichfirst.com.au) Ipswich’s small businesses will be given a boost with council’s COVID-19 Recovery Small Business Funding Program round two opening to assist businesses through the pandemic.... Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said Ipswich City Council is on its way to becoming South East Queensland’s first small business friendly council and initiatives like this ensure local businesses in need are supported. To apply for the Small Business Funding Program visit www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/services/funding-and-support after 1 October. Other funding is available to view at this time also at this link. If you need help with your application or have any questions, email council’s Local Business and Investment team on [email protected] View the full article here: www.ipswichfirst.com.au/economic-boost-to-assist-ipswich-s/

15.01.2022 RDAIWM - FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton Inc is proud to release information on upcoming grants from government, corporate, and private sectors as well as funding news articles including: > Project Status Report Launch... > JobKeeper Payment Extension > International Freight Assistance Mechanism > Drought Communities Programme > Celebrating Multicultural Queensland Visit the following link to view the full email newsletter online: https://bit.ly/2JUuaFF Go to https://www.rdaiwm.org.au/ for more information.

15.01.2022 TAFE Queensland - Career Profile A new profile tool has been released to help you make the decision to study. Check out the full original email newsletter online here:... https://go.tafeqld.edu.au/index.php/email/emailWebview

15.01.2022 USQ - News Bulletin [reproduced article] SHOW OF HANDS IF YOU WANT TO TEACH Experts are predicting a massive teacher shortage in Queensland over the next five years, with thousands of new staff needed to accommodate for a surge in students. ... The Queensland Government launched a new recruitment campaign over the weekend, targeting school leavers and workers who lost their job during the Covid-19 pandemic. But is it too little too late? Education lecturer Tania Leach says there will be an extra 8,000 student enrolments in Queensland by 2026 so time is of the essence to meet the gap. Media contact: Nat Gradwell 0449 186 116 and Sarah Green 0417 799 331 Media contact For all media enquiries contact the USQ Media and Communications Team. Email: [email protected]/ Phone: 07 4631 1163

15.01.2022 EMERGING OCCUPATIONS CLASSIFIED! Emerging occupations are defined as new, frequently advertised jobs which are substantially different to occupations already defined in the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) such as data scientist and data analyst. The National Skills Commission (NSC) has updated information from since 2013 to identify and validate 25 emerging occupations within seven categories in the Australian labour market (Figure... 1 - below). This list is not considered exhaustive, and the NSC will continue to monitor and analyse emerging trends. To view the full PDF report please access here: https://bit.ly/3j2vuD0

14.01.2022 NOT FOR PROFIT SKILLS WORKSHOPS via Humanitix From 19 - 30 October Lendlease are offering not-for-profits and community organisations access to virtual training opportunities at no charge. Topics covered will include: Proactive media engagement, fundraising, corporate governance, cultural awareness training and much more.... To register: https://lnkd.in/gFwdMwP

14.01.2022 RDAIWM Funding Announcement Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton Inc is proud to release information on upcoming grants from government, corporate, private sectors and funding news articles. For the latest information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Government assistance and useful resources, please visit: rdaiwm.org.au/covid-19... Available at the link below, are the latest funding news articles and media announcements as advised by the Australian Government through their Media Releases for the month of September 2020: https://www.vision6.com.au/v/79607/1163256/email.html

13.01.2022 FUTURE OCCUPATIONS The document linked below is a supplemental update to information on p.7 of 'Educate To Employ' - published and released by us in this last month: https://bit.ly/33TGgWy... We have assessed new modelling data from Jobs Queensland that repositions us to now look at modelling from 2019-2024 for what the top occupations are expected to be. What roles need the most number of workers. For this exercise, we have compared this side-by-side to the previous modelling of 2017-2022. It significantly shows only two occupation changes in the top 10 - a reflection of this year's impact. We will review again in the coming year as able, when new data may show the response of the recovery effort and reflection of stability after short-term supply demands for some occupations listed have been met. Please access the full original 'Educate To Employ' PDF here: https://bit.ly/33yQT0X

13.01.2022 EDUCATION COUNCIL - Review of Senior Secondary Pathways in 2019. There were some notable responses when feedback was invited. Peter Cole of National Curriculum Services posited a worthy reply that reflects years of significant experience with development and application of policy. It has continued merit for consideration today.... Access the full read here: https://bit.ly/2L2bFzD QMI Solutions who deliver in the GISP (Gateway to Industry Schools Program, also responded with critical feedback as can be read here: https://bit.ly/3mFHdta Visit the official full site for more information: https://pathwaysreview.edu.au/have-your-say/list

12.01.2022 Commuters on board $44m Springfield Central station parking upgrade MEDIA STATEMENT Minister for Transport and Main Roads... The Honourable Mark Bailey The sod has officially been turned on the Palaszczuk Government’s $44 million Springfield Central station parking upgrade, marking the start of construction on the major commuter upgrade. Member for Jordan Charis Mullen put the first shovel in the ground on the project, which will see the total number of parks at the busy commuter hub brought to 1,100 while also supporting 44 jobs during construction. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said ADCO Constructions has been contracted to deliver the new multi-storey facility located at the corner of the Centenary Highway off-ramp and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Road. Ms Mullen acknowledged the efforts of Queenslanders stepping up to respond to health impacts of the next decade. Earlier this year new local bus services were introduced, including the Spring Mountain 533 service as well as the new 527 and 528 services. The project is expected to be complete early 2022, weather permitting. For more information on this project, visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au and search 'Springfield Central park ‘n’ ride, or contact the project team by emailing [email protected] or calling 3066 4338. For the full Media Statement please visit: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90786

12.01.2022 YMCA MINI JOBS FAIR !!! YMCA Springfield Lakes Community Centre and the Springfield Regional Jobs Committee (SRJC) are working together to deliver a day event focussing on opportunities for employment information and guidance for youth. The day has two main components - a half-hour Information Session that can be attended as 1of 6 such repeating sessions and a separately held Interview Session later in the day for a select group. ... General details are currently online and will be updated progressively. Please contact Shannan Kingwell at Springfield Regional Jobs Committee for more details for the Interview Session [email protected] A page has been established for participants to view information and pre-register as a requirement to attend the day which is preceded also by a series of information sessions. For full event info, visit: www.springfieldrjc.org.au/ymjf-ymca-mini-jobs-fair

12.01.2022 Understanding TAFE and VET is crucial to meeting employment demand. Especially in a place-based approach to the master-planned community that is Greater Springfield. Did you know that 7 of the top 10 occupations identified by Jobs Queensland in their Anticipating Future Skills report have TAFE pathways to a qualification? Please click below to read about the nationally supported research done on TAFE by the Centre for Future Work...

12.01.2022 RDAIWM - Community Newsletter Regional Development Australia Ipswich & West Moreton have released their latest news. This issue features 5 articles:... > Extension of the JobKeeper Payment > Support For Bushfire Hit Tourism Industry > $44m Springfield Central parking upgrade > Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grants > Ipswich Leaders Alliance - Fact Sheets View the Newsletter in full here: https://bit.ly/2SxCrAq

11.01.2022 Making history and music: Teens take mental note during Covid-19 USQ Media Release...Continue reading

10.01.2022 Are you doing your best to follow changes to the schooling system in this year of a pandemic? Be sure to follow the link to learn how the new QCE works...

08.01.2022 Labour Market Information Portal - UPDATE Occupation Resilience Framework The National Skills Commission has developed an occupational resilience framework which focuses on the latest labour market data for occupations that reflect the recovery path the labour market is taking, and complements the pre-COVID employment growth projections. This information will be updated following the release of detailed ABS Labour Force Survey data on occupational employment every quarter.... https://lmip.gov.au/default.aspx For more information, visit the official site: https://lmip.gov.au/

08.01.2022 INVEST IN EDUCATION, AND YOU INVEST IN YOURSELF TAFE Queensland - Email Newsletter > 5 Reasons to invest in training and education... > The largest and most experienced training provider > Investing in yourself opens up opportunities > Different ways to study Access the full email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/2V8mcv3

08.01.2022 KEEPING UP WITH 4IR We are looking to areas around the state (and country) in regard to following developments in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The link below presents what is being done by GW3 - the Greater Whitsunday Alliance in its region of Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday:... https://www.transformationregion.com.au//preparing-tomorro We will look forward to learning more about the Activate program by Future Anything and identify potential to engage and participate in the Greater Springfield region with this or similar programs.

07.01.2022 OUR TOP TRAINING TALENT NAMED IN QUEENSLAND TRAINING AWARDS 25th August 2020 MEDIA STATEMENT... Minister for Employment and Small Business and Minister for Training and Skills Development The Honourable Shannon Fentiman As National Skills Week kicks off, the top performers in training who will represent their regions across the state have been announced ahead of the prestigious 2020 Queensland Training Awards (QTA). Minister for Training and Skills Development Shannon Fentiman congratulated the 221 Queensland finalists and wished them luck for the awards in September. South East region 31 finalists Metropolitan region 33 finalists Darling Downs South West region 33 finalists North Coast region 33 finalists Central Queensland region 29 finalists North Queensland region 32 finalists Tropical North region 30 finalists Full lists of finalists can be found here: www.qta.qld.gov.au For the full Media Statement please visit: https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/90546

07.01.2022 USQ Virtual Open-Day While the 5th September live event for 2020 is over, USQ have re-created the same excitement and essence from the day by making the experience accessible 24/7. The new online environment gives you access to everything USQ has to offer. Listen in to your future teachers and get inspired from the range of topics discussed or relive Virtual Open Day on your schedule.... To access, please visit https://openday.usq.edu.au/

07.01.2022 From the Labour Market Information Portal team... EMERGING OCCUPATIONS The National Skills Commission has recently released information about 25 Emerging Occupations in the Australian Labour Market. Emerging occupations are defined as new, frequently advertised jobs which are substantially different to occupations already defined in ANZSCO such as data scientist and biostatistician. The NSC utilised a data-driven approach with three complementary methods to determine emergi...ng occupations, and to develop occupational profiles for these roles. To view or read more about these emerging occupations and how they were developed, visit the NSC website. https://www.nationalskillscommission.gov.au/emerging-occupa

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06.01.2022 WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION I'm doing some back-reading on articles and figures around employment and although this is now 18 months old already, I wonder how much it has changed? Not accounting for the pandemic, naturally - as this has unilaterally affected all sectors in a mixture of good and bad at different levels across roles in industry... As reported by The Age on May 11 in 2019 - visit https://bit.ly/3pj5Ptn for the full article from which I have selected some highlights.... According to 2017-18 Australian Bureau of Statistics figures: Males 88% of the construction workforce in Australia 84% in mining Females 79% healthcare and social assistance 2% of construction apprentices

05.01.2022 A great milestone for the region punctuated by some fantastic philanthropy towards Mater Private Hospital from the minds which have delivered the master-planned vision that is Greater Springfield.

04.01.2022 KNOW ABOUT SEMESTER 3? The University of Southern Queensland has a Semester 3 - it starts on 16th November and allows you to get a head start on your course load for 2021 by studying over the Summer. For more details, visit the USQ site pages here:... https://www.usq.edu.au/ See more

03.01.2022 WHAT'S NEXT FOR SCHOOL COMPLETERS? Whether you are an existing or soon to be school leaver OR perhaps an Employer looking to fill a new position, this recent document is worth a look. https://www.yourcareer.gov.au//school_leaver_information_k

02.01.2022 Training is ever important, no less so than in current times. View the Queensland Training Awards 2020 to celebrate those who have worked hard to shine in a time of challenge for all. Visit https://bit.ly/35G9muo for the original full email-newsletter online and be sure to subscribe in the footer information...

02.01.2022 NATIONAL SKILLS WEEK 2020 - visit the link for more and join for updates!

01.01.2022 A reminder that today is as good as any day to remember that it is OK to feel challenged whether at study, in work or in life and to talk with someone. Or to ask another, "R U OK?"